Claggett and Sons employees Chuck Sullivan, right, and Kevin Bevard work Wednesdayon the foundation of the Davis Auditorium at the Lancaster Camp Ground in Lancaster.

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The slow work to restore the Davis Auditorium to use received a boost this week from the Fairfield County Foundation.

The philanthropic organization donated $20,000 to help restore the building.

"It's a really big help," said Bruce Purdy, general manager of the Lancaster Camp Ground. "We are using the money to help restore parts of the foundation. In fact, we have crews out pouring cement today." ...